FDG Entertainment has announced a new partnership with Sega to produce a retail version for Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom.
The new sequel to the classic Wonder Boy series will get a physical release for PlayStation 4 and the Nintendo Switch, alongside its planned Summer 2018 digital release across PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch.
Here’s a rundown on the game:
A legendary game series returns with an all-new adventure and in stunning HD!
Monster Boy is a colorful side-scrolling action adventure created in cooperation with Ryuichi Nishizawa, the creator of the famous Wonder Boy in Monster World series.
Monster Boy is being created to bring back the enjoyment of the classic games that shine by simplicity. Exciting gameplay, upbeat music and smooth graphics. You’ll need to overcome huge bosses, find hidden passages, discover powerful equipment and use all your wits and skills to remove a powerful curse.
Transform into 6 different creatures, each with their own skills and abilities. Take advantage of all the unique powers to open new paths and advance in an epic story.
We put all our passion into Monster Boy to create a truly enjoyable love letter to gaming from the 80’s and 90’s – will you join us and celebrate together with us?
Key Features:
- Switch between up to 6 playable characters: Each character feels different and all of them keep the gameplay fresh and exciting.
- Unlock new paths and secrets with special equipment: Look for magic weapons and equipment that gradually open up the world.
- Over 15 hours of epic adventure: Explore the new ‘Monster World’ in a huge interconnected environment.
- Soundtrack from Japanese superstar composers: Yuzo Koshiro, Motoi Sakuraba, Michiru Yamane, Keiki Kobayashi and Takeshi Yanagawa
- Full HD graphics at 60 frames per second: The game supports 1080p/60fps (docked) and 720p/60fps (portable mode)
In case you missed it, we reviewed the remake of the classic Wonder Boy game Wonder Boy III: The Dragon’s Trap, now titled Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap. You can find our review for that game here.
